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4th grade social studies dbqs $5-10
Document-Based Question Writing Sentence Starters (DBQ) Social Studies
Analyze a source...now what? The writing resources included are great for social studies assignments that require document or text-based writing. Teach students how to locate important information in sources and help them put their observations into words. This must-have resource will become every students' "go to" when analyzing sources and completing DBQ social studies tasks. 5 Steps for Teaching Writing in Social Studies Resources Included:1.) Understanding the Writing Prompt (Example of ana
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3rd - 12th
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Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources
Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources with interactive notebook includedAnalyzing Primary and Secondary SourcesAn Introduction to Primary & Secondary Sources: Political Cartoons, Scaffolding Questions, Constructed-Response Questions, and more!This series of activities and examples introduces primary and secondary sources to your students!Included in this resource:Analyzing Primary & Secondary Sources Cover pageAnalyzing Primary & Secondary Sources Cover page for studentsWhat is a d
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources BUNDLE
Seuss Socratic Seminar Bundle
Are you looking for a great way to introduce the Socratic method to your class? Do you want to get your students thinking at a higher level in a fun, engaging, and meaningful way? Are you looking to bring close reading into your classroom? Do you need a way to get your kids to go back and cite the text? Seuss Seminars are the perfect way to do all of this! Seuss seminars are also a great way to intertwine history and civics into your LAL curriculum (or vice versa).
This bundle includes five Dr
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4th - 9th
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DBQ Writing Workshop DISTANCE LEARNING
DBQ Writing Workshop!PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS INCLUDED!This is a step by step explanation of how to write a DBQ! It is designed to walk the students through every step and allow multiple opportunities for guided practice. The teacher copy includes answers, tips, and highlighting to show the skills. There are 30 pages in the document, not including the teacher copy!1. What is a DBQ?, Primary/Secondary Sources2. Why do we write DBQs?, Parts of a DBQ3. Steps to Complete a DBQ4. Historical Cont
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4th - 12th
Analyzing Primary & Secondary Sources
This set includes:-PowerPoint lesson teaching the difference between primary/secondary sources and examples of each-Foldable on primary/secondary sources-Analyzing Sources anchor chart/posterI use this before starting my source studies with my students to give them background knowledge on what sources are and why we use them/how to use them!
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2nd - 6th
DBQ and CER Writing | Digital and Print
CER writing and DBQ Essays Use these guides to help support students every step of the way. Digital and Print EDITABLE Includes: -- Digtial Interactive Writing Guide -- Digtial CER Graphic Organizer & Writing template (Edit/Print version included) -- Digital DBQ Essay Outline (Edit/Print version included)Edit and Print -- CER and DBQ Class Posters-- CER and DBQ handheld student guides -- DBQ Essay Outline & Rubric -- CER outline & Response template
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4th - 12th
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Colonial America
This Power point has it all! It connects the age of exploration with the colonializing of North America. It also includes a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the explorers and the settlers. It includes all 13 original colonies, as well as, many economic, religious, and geographical issues that faced the settlers and their choice of location. It has a DBQ for a map of the Roanoke Colony, and it has short video clips included. At the end of the presentation, it includes a map to identify the
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Target Lessons/Bell Ringers for 6th grade Social Studies Weeks 1-6
This power point contains the first 6 weeks of targets/bell ringers for 6th grade Social Studies Curriculum for the state of Georgia.
However, other teachers can utilize these target lessons for their Social Studies classes. The first 6 weeks cover map skills, and start to get into European history!
Each day students are asked to analyze and infer about the chart, map, picture they see and apply their knowledge to answer a question. For most students this is their introduction into Document Ba
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3rd - 10th
Immigration in Texas Primary Sources Activity for 7th Grade Texas History
Dig deep into the content of the mid-1800’s while your students explore the essential question “How did immigrants contribute to the growth of Texas” through primary sources and background essays. Students will begin this lesson with a hook analyzing quotes about Texas. They will then read a background essay and discuss three immigrant groups’ contributions to the United States – the Germans, the Czech and the Polish. After they have completed the “Stop and Discuss” Questions embedded into t
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Texas History 7th Grade - Texas History Mini - Bundle
Age of Exploration DBQ and Tasks
This resources has 2 lesson plans available!Impact of Exploration DBQ and tasks embedded together. Or Tasks and Infographic with separate DBQ.Also includes: -- A 19 slide power point for notes -- 5 Task Cards (stations) Reasons for exploration, life of an explorer, voyages map, famous explorers, impact of exploration. -- 6 page, (10 documents) DBQ -- Infographic Worksheet -- Famous explorer Biography Worksheet -- Explorer postcard Worksheet
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4th - 11th
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September 11 Gallery Walk.... 9-11 AKA 9/11
This is a great resource to remember September 11 and to help students who weren't even born when the event took place. This is such an important and somber turning-point in our history and this is a great platform to have discussions to ensure that the younger generation has a clear understanding about this historical event and its aftermath.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Columbian Exchange Lesson | Test | 5th Grade Louisiana Social Studies
Teach assess your students' knowledge of Christopher Columbus and the Columbian Exchange. This DBQ explains all of the motivations for the Columbian Exchange. This test includes four sources, multiple choice questions, multiple select questions, categorizing/technology-enhanced question, and constructed response. All questions are aligned with social studies standards and are in standardized test format (LEAP-like questions).NEW VIDEO TO REPLACE ALFRED CROSBY'S COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE VIDEO!INCLUD
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4th - 7th
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Engaging Middle Colonies Inquiry with Artifacts!
Step into the past and embark on a captivating journey through the Middle Colonies with this meticulously crafted inquiry-based unit. Whether you prefer a one-day immersive experience or want to delve deeper over two days, this resource provides everything you need to make learning about the Middle Colonies a dynamic and unforgettable experience!**Product Features:**1. **Bellwork:** Ignite curiosity with thought-provoking bellwork activities that engage students from the moment they enter the cl
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4th - 12th
Causes of the Civil War BUNDLE for Texas History 7th Grade
Save yourself time preparing and modifying lessons for your ELL students in Texas History by purchasing this bundle. This bundle includes resources for the causes of the Civil War in Texas - you will receive both the regular ed version and a modified version for your ELL students. Students will begin this lesson by analyzing images of events leading to the Civil War. They will then read about the causes of the Civil War and events leading to the Civil War. To support the reading, students will
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4th - 7th
Engaging Southern Colonies Inquiry with Artifacts!
Embark on a captivating journey through the Southern Colonies with this meticulously crafted inquiry-based unit. Whether you prefer a one-day immersive experience or want to delve deeper over two days, this resource provides everything you need to make learning about the Southern Colonies a dynamic and unforgettable experience!**Product Features:**1. **Bellwork:** Ignite curiosity with thought-provoking bellwork activities that engage students from the moment they enter the classroom, setting th
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4th - 12th, Staff
TWO DBQs: American Colonies AND American Revolution
This document includes not one, but TWO, Document Based Questions. The first focuses on the American Colonies. This 13 page DBQ has 6 documents and asks students to analyze the differences between the New England, Middle Atlantic, and Southern colonies. The second DBQ is 9 pages long and has 5 documents with accompanying questions and focuses on the causes of the American Revolution.Both DBQs include one extended response question. The question includes scaffolding to ensure student success. The
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4th - 8th
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Target Lessons/Bell Ringers for 6th grade Social Studies Weeks 7-14
This power point contains the next 8 weeks of targets/bell ringers for 6th grade Social Studies Curriculum for the state of Georgia. Additionally, this power point contains 5 minute warm ups for the beginning of class that cover map skills, history of Europe, different government types, and different economic types!
However, other teachers can utilize these target lessons for their Social Studies classes.
Each day students are asked to analyze and infer about the chart, map, picture they see
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
Causes of the Civil War in Texas DOODLE NOTES and Readings MODIFIED FOR ELL OR 4
Explore the causes of the Civil War on Texas with readings and Doodle Notes. Students will begin this lesson by analyzing images of events leading to the Civil War. They will then read about the causes of the Civil War and events leading to the Civil War. To support the reading, students will be asked to highlight key information and summarize the content in their Doodle Notes. Your students will complete the activity by playing a game to review the events leading to the Civil War. This resour
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4th - 7th
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Lost Colony of Roanoke- You Solve the Mystery; Activity; DBQ; Investigation
Allow your students to be the detective and solve the mystery of the Lost Colonist of Roanoke!!This activity is a great way to hook your students and get them interested in the early European colonization of North America. My students eat this activity up every year when I introduce it!!! Black and White version included too! Included in this bundle:Instructions for the teacher on how to use this activityBackground information about the Lost Colony of Roanoke9 pieces of evidence about the Lost C
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4th - 6th
Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources DISTANCE LEARNING
Analyzing Primary and Secondary SourcesAn Introduction to Primary & Secondary Sources: Political Cartoons, Scaffolding Questions, Constructed-Response Questions, and more!FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM DISTANCE LEARNINGThis series of activities and examples introduces primary and secondary sources to your students!Included in this resource:• Analyzing Primary & Secondary Sources Cover page• Analyzing Primary & Secondary Sources Cover page for students• What is a document? Explanation page• Pro
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Back to School Activities BUNDLE DISTANCE LEARNING
Mexican Repatriation During the Great Depression
An upper elementary and middle grade investigation of this little known history.Includes:Google Slidesprimary sourcesanalysis sheet
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4th - 8th
Culturally Responsive, Game Based history! Écouter_game-within-a-game (Alliance)
Turning school into a piece of cake! Écouter is a game-within-a-game that supports Alliance Diplomatique learning. 5 modules, 30 minutes each, plus an animated video, word problems & GIS time-lapsed mathematical modeling work synergistically to explore how epidemic disease affected the French & Indian War leading up to the War for Independence."Inside the walls of Fort Pitt, June 1763, British soldiers were gripped by a highly contagious and potentially lethal virus for which there was
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4th - 7th
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DBQ: Why Are Hurricanes So Dangerous (Mirco-Q)
This is from the DBQ (document based questioning) online library. With a focus on the question, "Why are hurricanes so dangerous?" The Micro-Q focuses on a single document and ends with a one-paragraph student "essay."This is a powerpoint to accompany the Micro-Q 3-day lesson. Included within this PowerPoint are: -2 Accompanying Content Videos-"Ways to Hook Your Reader" Content -DBQ Jobs Descriptions and Easy to Follow Implementation Directions-Grade Level Engaging and Appropriate Graphics
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1st - 5th
Slavery DBQ Bundle Series 1-7 and Essay
DBQ means Document Based Question. In the “Slavery DBQ” series, the students are given multiple primary and secondary sources in texts, pictures, videos, and maps to answer this one question, “What did the enslaved person experience?” It is through these observations and reflections that the students can empathize with the enslaved and learn through their oral histories. Afterwards, the students write an informative essay in which they are taught how to cite evidence to back up their answer to
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4th - 12th
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